Anny was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. She was the first in her family to obtain an undergraduate degree from University of California, Riverside majoring in History with a minor in Women Studies. Due to her love of learning and passion to help students thrive, Anny went on to pursue a Master’s in Education in School Counseling from University of Southern California. She has been in the non-profit sector helping students to achieve academic and personal success. Prior to joining ScholarMatch Anny served as a School Director to guide high achieving, first-generation, students of color to gain access into highly-selective colleges. Outside of work, Anny enjoys spending time with her family, discovering new restaurants, and biking along the beach.